NIGK15005U Ecological Modelling

The course teaches fundamental knowledge of ecological
modelling, with a focus on processes in ecosystem and their
environment. It addresses how numerical models can be used together
with experiments and observations to understand the dynamics of
ecosystems, and how these models can be applied to address the
interactions between soil, vegetation and atmosphere in a
quantitative manner.

The focus is on understanding and representing ecosystem
processes, and on the design, implementation and assessment of
numerical models to describe these. The course has a strong
emphasis on hands-on experience in designing and implementing
models, with computer exercises as the main method to practice
this.

The written assignment is prepared during the course and must
be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written
assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed
in the officially approved reading list.

Aid

All aids allowed

Marking scale

7-point grading scale

Censorship form

No external censorship

Several internal examiners.

Re-exam

Resubmission of written assignment, 20 minutes oral examination.
The written assignment must be handed in prior to the
re-examination week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as
its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the
officially approved reading list.